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The Association

The European Garter Snake Association is a non-commercial asscoiation of Garter Snake enthusiasts, sharing the interest in keeping and breeding snakes of the genus Thamnophis. Our international association brings together people from many different countries of Europe, however; at the moment many of our members come from Germany.

The EGSA exists since 1996 and since 2006 it is an officially registered association in Germany (e.V.).

Aims

The EGSA aims to enhance the exchange of information regarding keeping and breeding of Garter Snakes. Through coordinated breeding programs, we try to reduce the necessity for imports of wild-caught garters.

Service of our association

The EGSA offers its members a protected online forum and the online platform egsa.de. Four times a year, the official newspaper of our association “The Garter Snake” is published. This newspaper covers all aspects of keeping and breeding garters. Once a year, the association organises a weekend meeting, where members and guests can chat and exchange knowledge, experience and animals. The EGSA also does public relation to inform people, kids and potential keepers about snakes in general and garters in particular. Furthermore, the EGSA tries to prevent inbreeding by organising breeding schedules.

Membership

The membership has a annual fee of 30.00 €. This fee includes the access to the protected area of the webpage and the newspaper “The Garter Snake”. If you’d like you can apply for a membership here.